Summary
- Spider-Man 4 will introduce a new love interest, potentially reducing MJ’s role, as hinted by industry insiders.
- Zendaya’s availability may limit her presence in the MCU since she may have a smaller role regardless of creative decisions.
- There are concerns over MJ’s future in the MCU if she’s not Parker’s girlfriend, she could be replaced due to her lack of powers.
Spider-Man 4 is set to be a massive movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, considering the popularity of the character and the trilogy of movies that already exist. However, Marvel Studios is set to shake things up when it comes to this movie due to the way things were left in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is why the anticipation is so high for this film.
Marvel has been dealing with some difficulties regarding this film, which have left audiences concerned about when it will be released. However, there are fresh details about Spider-Man 4 that showcase that Marvel is still moving forward with the project, although it would be a worrying sign for the character of MJ.
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What Rumor Exists For Spider-Man 4?
MJ has played a key role in Marvel’s Spider-Man universe in the previous three movies, eventually becoming Peter Parker’s girlfriend. It has created one of the best romantic dynamics in the MCU, primarily due to the real-life romance between Zendaya and Tom Holland. Their chemistry is brilliant, and it allows audiences to genuinely buy into everything that has happened between the two characters to this point in previous Spider-Man movies. However, Spider-Man 4 looks set to shake things up massively when it comes to Parker’s love life.
According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Spider-Man 4 is set to introduce a new love interest for Parker. That would be a significant change from what has come before and would mean that the brand-new character would have a key role in the film. However, given that Marvel’s higher-ups rejected Spider-Man 4’s initial script, there could be more changes made before this film starts being shot.
Could This Mean A Reduced Role For MJ In Spider-Man 4?
There’s a good chance that MJ will have a much smaller role in Spider-Man 4, given that Parker will be focusing on another relationship. That idea goes alongside a previous report that Zendaya is only available for a short period of time to film her role in Spider-Man 4, which means she was set for a reduced role in the movie regardless of what creative decisions are made. That could have influenced the decision to bring in a new romantic interest, but it does make sense within the context of the storyline.
The spell Doctor Strange casts at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home led to everyone forgetting who Parker was, including MJ. That means that heading into Spider-Man 4, she won’t know who he is. There’s an obvious storyline there in Parker trying to make her remember the past and build toward a future. However, the new report seems to hint at Parker finding love elsewhere, which suggests he doesn’t chase down his former girlfriend. If she’s not romantically attached to Parker, then it could lead to MJ having a much smaller role in comparison to the past.
Why It’s A Worrying Update For MJ’s Future In The MCU
The idea that Parker could end up with a new romantic partner in Spider-Man 4 does create a worrying outlook for MJ’s future. If she’s not going to be Parker’s girlfriend, then there could be question marks over whether she’s needed in future Spider-Man or other MCU movies. Marvel might look to focus on Parker’s new romantic partner, and that could see MJ fall out of the MCU, which would be a shame given how popular the character is.
The fact that Zendaya was also set to be in a reduced role due to her busy schedule could be a problem moving forward, although that is not confirmed. She’s becoming one of the biggest names in Hollywood, and the demand to work with her should increase as her star power grows within the industry as a leading lady courtesy of performances in movies like Dune. Her availability reducing would be problematic for Marvel Studios, as they tend to plan things far out which requires actors who can be involved in multiple projects if needed, and Zendaya might struggle with that. That could be a factor in the decision-making process, but it cast doubts over her long-term future in the MCU.
MJ doesn’t boast any powers, and that ultimately means she could be replaceable at this stage. While audiences enjoyed this romance, they are only young characters, and the idea that they would both move on and find love elsewhere could be realistic. However, it’s hard to see why MJ would be needed in future films if she’s not Parker’s girlfriend, as the new character could take on that role and fill the gap. Marvel has done a great job building MJ up, and her unique and confident personality makes her a lot of fun to watch. But Spider-Man 4 could end up being the end for her if Marvel looks to make a bold romantic decision.
